Raphael Premium Archival Oil Primed Linen Panels

A Surface The Paint Can Caress - Modern, master quality oil primed linen created in Italy

Holding the finished canvas in your hand, the primed surface feels almost buttery and the linen underneath is smooth and incredibly uniform − hence providing the underlying cause for such a wonderful master-quality product. Handmade in Italy, Raphael Premium Archival Oil Primed Linen Panels surface is non-absorbant, allowing the color to sit up on the surface.The depth is created by the refractive qualities of the oil which enhance the natural tendencies of the pigment. Raphael has just enough tooth to keep the surface receptive to hold initial layers of paint while they dry and bond with the oil surface.

Raphael Premium Archival Oil Primed Linen Panels are expertly mounted on non-direction M.D.F. board. The slight tooth and incredible priming makes each stroke velvety smooth and luxurious.

Raphael Premium Archival Oil Primed Linen Panels are expertly mounted on non-direction M.D.F. board. The slight tooth and incredible priming makes each stroke velvety smooth and luxurious.

Years ago, we worked with a fine Italian company in creating a linen canvas that would make oil painting a real pleasure and create results that were more brilliant than before possible with commercial products. This linen canvas has a fine weave and texture, and is created with one coat of natural glue sealer and 4 coats of oil priming. The process of creating the priming is one used for over 5 centuries in Italy. The difference is the reliability of the material and the consistency of the finished product. Although processed entirely by hand, the modern assembly line and super clean work place allows the finished product to be amazingly consistent and beautiful.